- The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas sheds camo before its debut.
- Three-row crossover adopts a cleaner evolutionary look.
- Turbocharged 2.0-liter four likely makes about 268 hp.
Days after Volkswagen teased the redesigned Atlas in a colorful wrap, spy photographers have snapped the three-row crossover virtually undisguised. Thanks to their images, we can clearly see this will be a case of evolution rather than revolution.
Sporting stickers inspired by the current model, we can see a familiar front end with a new split grille. It’s flanked by larger headlights, which are a tad more conventional than the C-shaped units found on today’s Atlas.
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The lower bumper is clearly disguised to look like the current crossover, but the central black band is fake. Instead, there will be a streamlined bumper with vertical air curtains. We can also see a familiar trapezoidal intake, which eschews the diamond mesh pattern shown in the teasers.
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Profile changes are more striking as we can see shapely bodywork with subtle curves and flowing surfaces. Designers also gave the Atlas a more expansive greenhouse and bulky body-color cladding.
They’re joined by traditional door handles and an interesting shoulder line. It’s also worth noting the front door flourish is simply a sticker as the superficial accent has been eliminated.
The liftgate looks pretty evolutionary, but you can ignore the light bar sticker. Still, the bumper design is far more expressive as it has a recessed middle section with a full-width reflector/light bar area. They’re accompanied by faux exhaust cutouts as well as a trapezoidal accent that surrounds the trailer hitch receiver.
Platform Details And Powertrain Plans
While Volkswagen hasn’t shared many details yet, it will debut at the New York Auto Show in April and closely resemble the Teramont Pro sold in China. Sources have suggested the crossover will retain its 117.3-inch (2,980 mm) wheelbase and the same roof as the current model.
The Atlas will ride on the MQB Evo platform and be powered by a new EA888 evo5 engine. In the Tiguan, it produces up to 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) and 258 lb-ft (349 Nm) of torque. However, the output could be boosted for the Atlas as the Teramont Pro develops the same number of ponies, but 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque.
As for pricing, we’ll have to wait a few months for the official numbers, but it likely won’t drift far from the current 2026 model. That one starts at $39,310 for the base front-wheel drive SE and climbs to $56,105 for the SEL Premium R-Line with all-wheel drive. All figures exclude the $1,475 destination fee, of course.
